The Core i3-12100 is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-12600KF, however, it's a better value for money, as it's €50.20 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- Up to 29% cheaper – €123.79 vs €173.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 52% less energy – 60 vs 125 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-12600KF for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
96%
Min 1% FPS
133
96%
Price, €
€123.79
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.61/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€173.99
71%
Value, €/FPS
€0.82/FPS
74%
Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-12600KF in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-12600KF in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-12100 vs Core i5-12600KF in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
88%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-12100 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$122.00 | MSRP | $264.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
60 W | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 10 |
| 8 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.3 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 4.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.9 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
